Safety Specialist

Pappas Restaurants, Inc.•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pappas Restaurants is seeking a Safety Specialist to join the Main office based in Northwest Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for providing safety assessments and implementation of safety strategies for both Pappas Support Service Teams (PSST) and Pappas Restaurant locations.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant safety experience, preferably in a construction, maintenance, service industry
Strong knowledge of OSHA Laws and Regulations
Detail oriented, self-starter and capable of working with little supervision
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Ability to travel in and out of state
Ability to travel locally (Houston area) using personal vehicle
A valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Ability to stand for 8 hours and negotiate the work area during site/ facility visits including but not limited to occasional lifting, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Performing routine safety inspections on equipment, facilities, and systems
Analyzing processes and procedures and identifying potential risk
Developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs and policies
Providing recommendations for safety improvements in PSST and restaurant operations
Investigating safety incidents and accidents, determining causes, and suggesting corrective actions
Creating, implementing, and enforcing safety training programs
Collaborating with management to develop safety policies and procedures
Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules
Preparing safety reports, documenting incidents, and presenting findings to management
Keeping abreast of new safety and industry developments that could impact the organization
Ability to travel up to 50%